Match Report


Sheffield UnitedSheffield United     DarlingtonDarlington
Computer Player Computer Player Chris Brooks Chris Brooks
Mike EadieM. Eadie55
G
1
G
50Brian WatsonB. Watson
Benedetto SturbaB. Sturba65
D
2
D
52Vincenzo PalumboV. Palumbo
Alistair BallA. Ball54
D
3
D
53Gennaro BressanG. Bressan
Craig SmithC. Smith52
D
4captain
D
50Malte ZieglerM. Ziegler
Darren WatsonD. Watson63
M
5
D
50Arturo SerranoA. Serrano
Robert ClarkeR. Clarke56
M
6
D
41Tomas JesusT. Jesus
Ugo KasperU. Kasper55
M
7
M
58Gary ClemenceG. Clemence
Callum ThomsonC. Thomson55
M
8
M
53Samuel FerreiraS. Ferreira
Matthias BrücknerM. Brückner54
M
9
A
45Craig ScowcroftC. Scowcroft
Jacob SalakoJ. Salako56
A
10
A
46Mario SchaapM. Schaap
Oscar Jr. BaronioO. Baronio54
A
captain11
A
49Luis OliveiraL. Oliveira
 
Nicol˜ CastelliniN. Castellini54
G
12
D
40Antonio MoutinhoA. Moutinho
Ashley BrownA. Brown47
M
13
M
51Domenico LappaneseD. Lappanese
John GrondinJ. Grondin44
A
14
A
41Alfonso CampolonghiA. Campolonghi

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Bramall Lane where Sheffield United play host to Darlington. A crowd of 3,853 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sheffield United are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Darlington appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Mark Grondin.


0.00
The whistle blows and Darlington kick off!
4.26
Samuel Ferreira flicks a high pass forward to Craig Scowcroft who brings the ball under control. Craig Scowcroft knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Craig Smith.
15.10
Darren Watson makes a simple pass to Oscar Jr. Baronio. Oscar Jr. Baronio knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tomas Jesus.
21.58
Alistair Ball flicks a high pass forward. Robert Clarke controls it well on his chest. Robert Clarke chips the ball to his team mate, Oscar Jr. Baronio. Oscar Jr. Baronio sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
24.06
Malte Ziegler passes the ball forward to Samuel Ferreira. Samuel Ferreira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luis Oliveira. Luis Oliveira tries a spectacular long range effort but it's drastically wayward!
30.08
Darren Watson takes it forward alone. Darren Watson knocks the ball forward, putting Jacob Salako through on goal. Some silky footwork from Jacob Salako provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
32.13
Samuel Ferreira hacks Robert Clarke from behind! Samuel Ferreira is warned by the referee! Robert Clarke stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.25
Vincenzo Palumbo makes a strong solo run forward. Vincenzo Palumbo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luis Oliveira. Luis Oliveira controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
44.46
Craig Smith barges into Samuel Ferreira. Craig Smith is shown the yellow card! Samuel Ferreira grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
44.46
Free kick to Darlington just outside the area...
45.00
Mario Schaap slowly runs up but the ball is low and comes straight off the wall.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Sheffield United appear unchanged since the first half. Darlington also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Sheffield United kick off!
47.06
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
60.57
Sheffield United have made a substitution with Nicol˜ Castellini replacing Callum Thomson .
61.59
Robert Clarke makes a beautiful solo run. Robert Clarke tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
65.48
Samuel Ferreira advances with the ball. Samuel Ferreira shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
72.46
Alistair Ball comes in with a late challenge on Luis Oliveira. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Luis Oliveira stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.03
Samuel Ferreira hacks Robert Clarke from behind! The referee brings Samuel Ferreira to one side and gives him another warning! Robert Clarke hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.19
Sheffield United have made a substitution with John Grondin replacing Benedetto Sturba .
79.43
Gary Clemence makes an attacking run forward. Gary Clemence shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
81.32
Craig Smith catches Craig Scowcroft on the ankles. The referee warns Craig Smith to calm down! Craig Scowcroft hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Sheffield United

Darlington
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
1
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.7%
42.3%
Play Area
25.4%
50.7%
23.9%

Scorers
Oscar Jr. Baronio 22

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Robert Clarke of Sheffield United

Match Ratings
1.Mike Eadie (GK)
6
2.Benedetto Sturba (DEF)
7
3.Alistair Ball (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Craig Smith (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Darren Watson (MID)
7
6.Robert Clarke (MID)
9
7.Ugo Kasper (MID)
6
8.Callum Thomson (MID)
6
9.Matthias Brückner (MID)
7
10.Jacob Salako (ATT)
6
11.Oscar Jr. Baronio (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Nicol˜ Castellini (GK)
6
13.Ashley Brown (MID)
0
14.John Grondin (ATT)
6

1.Brian Watson (GK)
6
2.Vincenzo Palumbo (DEF)
7
3.Gennaro Bressan (DEF)
6
4.Malte Ziegler (DEF)
6
5.Arturo Serrano (DEF)
6
6.Tomas Jesus (DEF)
6
7.Gary Clemence (MID)
6
8.Samuel Ferreira (MID)
7
9.Craig Scowcroft (ATT)
6
10.Mario Schaap (ATT)
6
11.Luis Oliveira (ATT)
6
 
12.Antonio Moutinho (DEF)
0
13.Domenico Lappanese (MID)
0
14.Alfonso Campolonghi (ATT)
0